Or, if she gie a random sting,

It may be little minded;

But when on life we're tempest-driv'n—

A conscience but a canker—

A correspondence fix'd wi' Heav'n

Is sure a noble anchor.

Adieu, dear amiable youth!

Your heart can ne'er be wanting!

May prudence, fortitude, and truth

Erect your brow undaunting.